An inter-institutional operation at the Preventive Center for Men and Women of Chimaltenango allowed the seizure of drugs, cash and various prohibited objects, reported the National Civil Police (PNC) and the Guatemalan Army.
According to the authorities, the action, in support of the Penitentiary System, allowed the seizure of 18 “fangs” with cocaine, Q600, 120 packs of cigarettes, 60 sharp objects, a box of razor blades and a cell phone.
In addition, six televisions, 33 sound devices, 10 electric extension cords, two video game controls, three DVD players, two watches, three bottles of alcohol, 100 lighters, two tattoo needles and three pipes for possible drugs were located.
For its part, the Guatemalan Army reported that the operation was carried out in coordination with civil security forces; In addition, he pointed out that part of what was seized was hidden in a cove.
The authorities did not report any arrests resulting from the operation.
The Army indicated that these actions are part of the permanent controls in detention centers, with the objective of maintaining order and preventing the entry of illegal acts.
🚨Results🚨
The Guatemalan Army, in coordination with civil security forces, carried out a search at the Women’s Orientation Center, located in the municipality of Fraijanes, Guatemala.
During the search they located:
• 29 cell phones
• 02… pic.twitter.com/uCVB1aBZJ8— Guatemalan Army (@Ejercito_GT) April 12, 2026
In an inter-institutional operation, PNC agents participated in a search that was carried out at the Preventive Center for Men and Women of Chimaltenango, in support of the Penitentiary System and the Guatemalan Army, pic.twitter.com/w5lLJkcKx1
— PNC of Guatemala (@PNCdeGuatemala) April 16, 2026
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